Chained to a tree and bitten, five-year-old Masha is used as bait to hone skills in a competition to find the best hunter.

Thousands of rock paintings make remote area the world’s best place to see 5,000 year old alfresco art.

Locals do not believe official claims that the precious metals  have been found - and they’re aiming to get rich.

Putin backs proposal to give one hectare to each citizen or person willing to move to region in a bid to stimulate economy and boost population.

Barnaul angler Ivan Drachev, 33, caught more than he bargained for when he noticed an animal fallen through the ice.

Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.

In separate case, members of a 'bird mafia' illegally snaring and exporting Red Book hawks and falcons to Middle East were detained in Buryatia.

Alla loves nothing more than taking pictures of her beloved pets – and it seems the world can't get enough of them either.

Replica shows visage of 16 year old fighter buried with her weapons and horses.